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Homeland

Fernando Aramburu

5800 ֏

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Fernando Aramburu's internationally acclaimed novel evokes an unresolved history of violence, giving a fictional account of lives shattered by Basque terrorism even as it rekindles debate about truth and reconciliation. Lifetime friends become bitter enemies when the father of one family is killed by militants—one of whom is a son from the other family. Told in short sections highlighting a rich multiplicity of characters from all walks of life, Homeland brilliantly unfolds in nonlinear fashion as it traces the moral dilemmas faced by the families of murder victim and perpetrator alike. Aramburu alludes only obliquely to the historical context while he focuses on the psychological complexity of his characters and builds nearly unbearable suspense.

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Original name Patria

Category Fiction

ISBN 978-9939-884-60-8

Publication year 2022

Pages 624

Size 3.66 MB

Translator Alis Ter-Ghevondyan

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In Times of Fading Light

Eugen Ruge

5800 ֏

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Enthrallingly expansive in its geographical and temporal sweep, this story of a German family tells of years spent in exile, of the revolution, of 1989, and beyond. The masterful narrative makes a halt in Mexico, Siberia, and East Berlin, climbing the summits and charting the abysses of the 20th century along the way. The result is both a stunning panorama and a monumental German novel that makes history itself tangible through the history of one family. A novel of immense stature, founded on its humanity, its precision, and its humor. In Times of Fading Light focuses on three generations. The grandparents, still convinced Communists, return to the fledging East Germany at the beginning of the 1950s to do their part in establishing the new state. Their son returns from the other direction, having emigrated to Moscow and found himself banished to Siberia. He returns with his Russian wife to a country mired in petit-bourgeois values, yet also brings with him an unwavering belief that they can be changed. The grandson, meanwhile, feels increasingly constricted in a heimat that was not of his choosing and heads to the West on the very day that his grandfather, the family patriarch, turns 90. The glittering lights of a political utopia that once shone enticingly seem to be gradually fading as time wears unwaveringly on.

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Original name In Zeiten des abnehmenden Lichts

Category Fiction

ISBN 978-9939-884-53-0

Publication year 2022

Pages 364

Size 2.27 MB

Translator Mariam Gurzadyan

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New day

Nikos Chrysos

6800 ֏

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One December night, in one of the dark corners of the port, three men burn alive Sebastian, who had a reputation as a wandering fortune teller... The youngest person among the three criminals, Paul, shocked by the brutality of their crime, starts looking for information about the victim. He hopes that in this way he will atone for his sin, and he believes that by piecing together the biography of the murdered man, he will revive him as well. Paul finds Sebastian's main companions and asks them to tell about their leader... Everyone has their own story and secrets, a dark corner remains in everyone's story, and Sebastian's character becomes more mythical.

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Original name Κainoypгia mepa

Category Fiction

ISBN 978-9939-967-08-0

Publication year 2023

Pages 672

Size 4.27 MB

Translator Shushan Maruk

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And Baboucar Led the Line

Giovanni Dozzini

4800 ֏

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And Baboucar Led the Line by Giovanni Dozzini is a compelling narrative that delves into the life of Baboucar, a young migrant who finds himself at the forefront of a perilous journey. Set against the backdrop of contemporary migration issues, the book explores Baboucar's experiences as he navigates through the complexities of migration, identity, and survival. Through vivid storytelling and poignant character development, Dozzini sheds light on the harsh realities faced by migrants, offering readers a glimpse into their struggles, hopes, and dreams. The title, "E Baboucar guidava la fila," suggests both Baboucar's leadership role within the migrant community and the challenges he encounters as he takes the lead in forging a path to a better future. As readers journey alongside Baboucar, they are confronted with the moral dilemmas and ethical questions that arise in the context of migration. Dozzini skillfully weaves together themes of resilience, solidarity, and the quest for belonging, prompting readers to reflect on their own perceptions of migration and human dignity. Overall, "E Baboucar guidava la fila" serves as a poignant commentary on the human experience, offering a compelling narrative that resonates with readers long after they have turned the final page.

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Original name E Baboucar guidava la fila

Category Fiction

ISBN 978-9939-967-13-4

Publication year 2023

Pages 160

Size 3.15 MB

Translator Lusine Shօukօurian

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A Man Called Ove

Fredrik Backman

5800 ֏

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A grumpy yet loveable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous young family moves in next door. Meet Ove. He's a curmudgeon, the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him the bitter neighbor from hell, but must Ove be bitter just because he doesn't walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time? Behind the cranky exterior, there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove's mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. All of which will change one cranky old man and local residents' associations to their very foundations.

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Original name En man som heter Ove

Category Fiction

ISBN 978-9939-884-55-4

Publication year 2022

Pages 324

Size 2.25 MB

Translator ASHKHEN BAKHCHINYAN

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The Physics of Sorrow

Georgi Gospodinov

5800 ֏

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Using the myth of the Minotaur as its organizing image, the narrator of Gospodinov's long-awaited novel constructs a labyrinth of stories about his family, jumping from era to era and viewpoint to viewpoint, exploring the mindset and trappings of Eastern Europeans. Incredibly moving—such as with the story of his grandfather accidentally being left behind at a mill—and extraordinarily funny—see the section on the awfulness of the question "how are you?"—Physics is a book that you can inhabit, tracing connections, following the narrator down various "side passages," getting pleasantly lost in the various stories and empathizing with the sorrowful, misunderstood Minotaur at the center of it all.

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Original name Fizika na tagata

Category Fiction

ISBN 978-9939-884-59-2

Publication year 2022

Pages 264

Size 2.48 MB

Translator Gohar Abovyan

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